SCHOOL OF SCHOLARS, BIRLA COLONY, AKOLA

Session -2024-25
Subject- English
Class: IX & X
Writing Skill

The main aim of information transfer is to enable the students to interpret any
information that comes across in their day-to-day life. For example – If a student
visits railway station, he should be able to interpret the given time table and
express it in a particular form when it is to be conveyed.

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 The student should transfer the given information from a paragraph to the non-
verbal format.
 Read the paragraph carefully.
 Sort out the important points.
 Incorporate the points in the given format.
 The student can use a pen or a pencil to draw the graphic forms
 The student is not allowed to add his / her own points to the information given.

 i) Tree diagram
 ii) Statistical (Tabular) data to paragraph
 iii) Graph
 iv) Flow-chart
 v) Do's and Don'ts
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 Read and present in a graphic form.
(tree-diagram, table, flow – chart, Do’s and Don’ts, graph etc.)
* Observe the graphic and describe.

Information Transfer.
 Students should be given practice to-
Develop the skill to interpret information in different forms
Read the given forms carefully.
Sort out important points
Incorporate the points in a given format
Use a pen/pencil to draw a graph or figure
Avoid to use their own points

Table / Tabular form

Tree diagram

Flow chart Graph

Do’s & Don’ts

 Criteria for allocating marks:
Verbal to Non-verbal
1) Title 1 mark
2. Covering all the points 2 marks
Appropriate layout /graphic 1 mark
Overall presentation 1 mark

Non-verbal toverbal
Title 1 mark
Use of given points 2 marks
Grammar 1 mark
Appropriate beginning and conclusion 1 mark

Verbal to Non-verbal
Q1) Read the following passage and prepare a tree diagram by using given
information about vitamins.
There are in all four types of vitamins: Vitamin A, B, C and D. You will get vitamin A
from milk, butter and eggs. Vitamin B is derived from meat and eggs. Fruits and
vegetables will provide you with vitamin C. Vitamin D can be obtained from fish oil
and of course, sunlight. A lack of any of the above vitamins may cause certain diseases
and ailments. A lack of vitamins A may result in blindness. Insufficiency of vitamin B
gives rise to disorders of the nervous system. Insufficient supply of vitamin C can cause
skin diseases. Bone diseases are likely to occur in the absence of vitamin D.

Vitamins and its sources

lack of this causes lack of this causes lack of this causes lack of this causes
………….............. ......…………............... …………...............… …………...............
2) Read the given instructions and prepare the chart of Dos and Don’ts.
Notice Board at Reading Hall
1) You must set your mobile on silent mode.
2) You should not disturb others with loud telephone conversation.
3) You should not disturb others with loud group discussion.
4) You are advised to make use of Study Rooms for group discussion.
5) You are instructed to keep your valuables with you all times.
6) You should not ignore the fire alarm.
7) You should not reserve place by putting things on tables or chairs.
8) You must make use of recycle containers kept at the entrance.
9) You should not tear or fold pages of the books brought from the library.
10) You have to follow the rules displayed at the entrance.

3) Read the following passage carefully and prepare a tree diagram.

Oil is necessary in the nutrition of our body but the excess use of oil should be avoided.
There are three types of oils. We use groundnut oil, vegetable oil and mineral oil in our
diet. Groundnut oil is prepared from groundnuts which we use for eating. Groundnut oil
is used in cooking food. Vegetable oil prepared from vegetable seeds. Vegetable oil is
used in manufacturing of soaps, medicines and scents, etc. The third type of oil is
mineral oil which is obtained from the crust of the earth. Mineral oil is very useful. It is
used for driving machines. It is used in the industry also.

Types of oil Prepared from Uses

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Oil
Oiooo
 EXPAD THE THEME

One of the most important aspects of developing writing skill is to develop

students’ thinking ability to express it as per their word limit. This writing skill
develops not only their imagination but also helps them to create a strong opinion
while evaluating the reality that these ideas/themes relate to.

/ incident.

and around the world.

write one news report using only a headline.

Types of News
 Business
 Political
 Educational
 Social
 Cultural
 Sports
 National
 International
 Technology
 Commerce
 Arts, etc
 Template for a News Report

(a) Headline (Title)

(b) Dateline (Day, Date, Place, Resource)
(c) Intro (Covering Maximum WH questions)
(d) Short continuing paragraph ( Details)
(e) Conclusion

Headline -
Headli
ne
Paragraph 1- Dateline (Day, Date, Place, Resource)
Who [the main participants in the event]
What [the event – or what your news report is about: refer to the headline]
When[date – Read the headline & decide an appropriate month/time - must be in the past
Where [ Read the headline & decide an appropriate place]
Paragraph 2- Intro (Covering Maximum WH questions)
Why / How (details) [give enough details to ensure that the reader will understand what has
happened [at least 2 sentences about WHY this happened; 2 sentences about HOW this
happened; include numbers]
Paragraph 3- Short continuing paragraph (Details)
•WHO (is involved) •WHAT (took place) •WHEN(did it take place)
•WHERE (did it take place) •WHY(did it happen) •HOW (did it happen)
Paragraph 4- Conclusion
[- how it ended; -what might happen as a result]

Criteria for allocating marks:

• Title and Beginning 01 Mark
• Vocabulary and Grammar 01 Mark
• Use of appropriate points/examples / conveying message 02 Marks
• Logical order/ conclusion 01 Mark
 Examples of the format of a News Report.
1) Read the following headline and prepare a news report with the help of given
points:
‘Flood situation grim in Assam’
Headline
Dateline
Intro
Short continuing paragraph
Conclusion
Flood situation grim in Assam
Cherrapunji, July 2, By Press Trust of India (PTI): Heavy rain, which showed no signs of
abating, lashed Cherrapunji and the surrounding areas all day. The Brahmaputra was in full spate it
inundated several villages near here.
Thousand have been rendered homeless. In Cherrapunji alone, fifteen lives are feared to have
been lost. The cities, too, are facing threats of flooding. Traffic has come to a standstill in many towns.
There are been reports of building collapsing too.
Rescue operations are in full swing. Army helicopters are air dropping food packets and
medical supplies to the marooned people. In many areas, residents are being evacuated.
The Government has promised compensation for those affected. The Chief Minister made
surveys of the spot. This is an annual problem faced by the people. Cannot there be some permanent
solution to reduce the misery of the sufferers? The question raised once again in this condition.

2) Read the following headline and prepare a news report with the help of given
points:
‘MASKED MEN SHOOT BANK MANAGER’
Headline
Dateline
Intro
Short continuing paragraph
Conclusion
MASKED MEN SHOOT BANK MANAGER
Mumbai, February, 21 By a Staff Reporter: In a daring daylight robbery, three masked men
entered the Indian Bank, Mahim branch on Monday at 10 a.m.
When the manager refused to cooperate, he was fired at chest from an N – 38 revolver and
was seriously injured. The three masked men escaped in a waiting Red Maruti Van with a loot of 5
lakhs. The Bank Manager Mr. Anbu Selvan, was rushed to Sion Hospital. He had sustained two bullet
wounds on his chest. Doctors have reported that his conditions were critical.
When contacted Mr. Ragavan, commissioner of Police said that certain important clues have
been inspected which would definitely lead to the arrest of the bank robbers.
For Practice
1)

2)

3) Read the following headline and prepare a news report with the help of given
points:
Human Rights department had arranged a programme to save
the rights of children in your locality
Free education
Free Textbooks & notebooks
Insurance
Free medical treatment

4) Read the following headline and prepare a news report with the help of given
points:
500 killed In Train Accident.
Headline
Dateline
Intro
Short continuing paragraph
Conclusion
 DEVELOPING A STORY

In this type, students have to write a story or an experience, using imagination

and creativity based on the beginning or end provided. It is expected to write the story or
experience in the past.

There is no given format as such for story writing, there is a basic structure one can
follow. It helps to construct a story in an understandable manner and keeps the flow of the
story.

• Title / Heading
• Beginning
• Characters
• Plot
• Climax / Conclusion

Tips for developing / writing a story

1) Start the story with a suitable title referring to the given beginning or end.
(Catchy title / Proverb / Idiom)
2) Begin your story with simple phrases like ‘Once’/ ‘Once upon a time’ / ‘Long,
long ago’ / ‘A long time ago’ / ‘Last week/month’.
3) Write the story or experience in the past tense.
4) Use simple sentences.
5) Use proverbs / idioms / sayings / quotations.
6) If possible, include the moral of the story to create an impact.

Criteria for allocating marks:

 Title and beginning 01 Mark

* Vocabulary and Grammar 01 Mark

* Use of appropriate points/examples/conveying message 02 Marks

* Logical order/conclusion 01 Mark
 1) Write a story of a school boy who saves the train from an accident. Complete the
story with the help of the given beginning. And give it a suitable title.

Presence of Mind
Rajesh was a clever school boy. He was 14 years old and lived in a village called
Ramgad. He had to walk along the railway line for some distance and cross the track to go to
his school called Unique High school. Once when he was returning from his school, he
noticed some fish plates of the railway track were removed. He was an intelligent student. At
the same time he heard the sound of a running train on the same track towards the removed
fish plates. He trembled with fear realizing what could happen if he did not act quickly to
save the train.
He thought hard for a while to stop the coming train. Luckily, he was wearing a
red shirt. He had an idea. He took off his red shirt immediately and moved it in the air. He
started running between the rails tracks. The driver noticed the boy shouting and indicating
the red alert of a danger. He stopped the train away from the dangerous place. Rajesh told
him the fact and showed him the removed fish plates. The assistant of the driver got down
from the train and went with Rajesh to see what had happened. When he saw the removed
fish plates, he too shivered with fear of the incident.
The news spread like a fire in a forest. He was honoured the ‘Bravery Award’
on republic Day by the Prime Minster of India. His school also honoured him with the
“Presence of Mind Award

2) Develop a story with the help of the end given below. Suggest a suitable title:
------------------------------------------------- the woman was simply delighted to get her
lost child back.

Lost in the Crowd

During the Diwali holidays I went with my parents to see the Grand National
Circus in our town. It was an exciting show. It was quite late when the show was over and
there was a large crowd outside the circus tent.

As we moved towards the gate we saw a lady crying loudly. Her five- year- old
daughter was missing. My mother went up to her and tried to comfort. Many people joined in
the search. However, the child could not be traced anywhere. My parents spoke to the lady
and persuaded her to go to the nearest police station. We also went along with her. And what a
pleasant surprise! The child was there, crying but safe.

The woman was simply delighted to get her lost child back.
 1) Develop a story to get the following end. Suggest a suitable title.
.The cap seller quickly
gathered all the caps and left for the fair happily.

2) Complete the story with the help of given ending. Suggest a suitable title.
- ------------------------------------------------------------ and finally Prasad found his lost
dog. All his anxiety drained out and he was filled with joy with no bounds.

3) Complete the story with the help of given ending. Suggest a suitable title.
-------------------------------------- , thus the crow filled his thirst and flew away. He
learnt the lesson that where there is will there is the way.

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6) Develop a story to get the following end. Suggest a suitable title.

-------------------------------------- --. Finally all brothers knew the advice of their father.
From that day they gave up their laziness.

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